Senior Corporate Communications Officer

Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 856032
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport plays a vital role connecting people and places in South Australia by delivering a multi-billion-dollar pipeline of transport and social infrastructure projects, operating and maintaining thousands of kilometres of roads and managing our city’s public transport network.

The OpportunityWe're looking for a passionate Senior Corporate Communications Officer (Road Safety) to join our Corporate Communications team.

This newly created role will lead the development and delivery of impactful communications and marketing initiatives that educate the community about road safety – and ultimately help save lives.

If you are a strategic thinker and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team that makes a real difference.

Working closely with the Road Safety Policy and Reform directorate, you’ll apply your expertise in communications, marketing and behaviour change to design and deliver targeted campaigns that influence attitudes and behaviours. You’ll lead research and communications projects, craft compelling messaging, and produce high-quality content across a range of channels and audiences.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, values-driven team that embraces diversity and supports your growth, development and ongoing learning.

About you
Strategic communicator: You are a strategic thinker and can effectively develop and deliver integrated communication and marketing strategies and activities for diverse community and stakeholder audiences, based on research and best practice.

Behaviour change wordsmith: You have strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to turn behavioural insights into impactful road safety messaging that resonates with audiences and drives safer behaviours.

Results driven: You have exceptional project planning and time management skills and have a flair for producing results-driven communications activities that align with priorities and engage diverse audiences.

Collaborative team player: You have high-level interpersonal skills and seek opportunities to build meaningful relationships, trust, credibility and confidence with internal clients, strategic networks and stakeholders.
Experience in road safety communications, research and/or behaviour change initiatives will be highly regarded.

If this sounds like you and you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and contribute to the success of our department, we invite you to apply for this position.

Qualifications/Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in communications or public relations or equivalent industry experience is essential. 
• Experience in road safety communications, research and/or behaviour change initiatives will be highly regarded.

Special Conditions

• A National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport which must be renewed every three years.
• A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to employment with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, which must be renewed every five years before expiry.
• Some out of hours and weekend work may be required. 

RemunerationASO6 - $105,747 to $111,854 per annum + superannuation

EnquiriesKathleen Baird Principal Corporate Communications Officer Telephone: 0403 267 *** Email: **************@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Applicants are required to submit an application of no more than two pages and a curriculum vitae demonstrating their suitability for the role and a creative portfolio that demonstrates your skills and experience. In addition, applicants are required to complete the online application form as part of their application for employment.

Our Commitment The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the department, planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. The Department recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of South Australia.

As a WE'RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our Department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody.

Role Statement - Senior Corporate Communications Officer (ASO6)

Applications close: 09/09/2026 9:00 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.